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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.39, 349.67 and 146.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.39, 349.67 and 146.93 is: 220.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.39 : 349.67 = 146.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.39/349.67 = 146.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.39x = 349.67 × 146.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.39x = 51,374.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,374.53/233.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.13

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